CONGRATULATIONS………….to Reverend James Parry, to be ordained priest at St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham on Saturday 5th July at 10.30am. Please remember James and Amy in your prayers and especially on Saturday morning.What does it mean to be a priest in the Church of England?All clergy are ordained deacon first and, usually after a year, have a second ordination to become a priest. This is a lifelong commitment, regardless of the role they may hold. Some priests take on the role of Vicar or Rector in a parish. Others may feel called to be chaplain, for example, in a hospital, prison, in the military services or in an educational setting.In all cases, priests are called to guide and nurture the spiritual development of those in their care. They lead Sunday worship and are authorised to preside over Holy Communion as well as conduct occasional services such as baptisms, weddings and funerals. As a parish priest, they have “the cure of souls” of all in their parish – a curious phrase which is used by the Bishop when instituting a priest to a parish, simply meaning ‘care’ of all within their parish. The Bishop carries a crozier, or staff, signifying their role as ‘shepherd’ of the ‘flock’ within their diocese. The Bishop delegates the care of those in a parish to their parish priest.Reverend James, like all ordained clergy, will have already had a long journey to get to the point of becoming a deacon. Now he is taking the big step to becoming a priest. At some point in the future, he will be entrusted with the “cure of souls” in a parish. In the meantime, we thank God for him and look forward to more of his ministry in our parish as an assistant priest.We wish James everything he would wish for himself as he embarks on the next phase of his journey.
SERVICES IN THE PARISHPlease be aware that our pattern of services has altered to reflect changes within the Ministry Team, particularly due to Noel’s circumstances. We would ask you to check regularly in case last minute alterations take place and be patient and understanding as we try to do the very best we can for everyoneParish of Curdworth, Middleton and WishawSt Chad’s, The Gravel, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9QBSt Nicholas, Glebe Fields, Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9ESSt John the Baptist, Church Lane, Middleton, Warwickshire, B78 2ANSt George’s, Water Orton Lane, Minworth, B76 9BUSt Cuthbert’s, St Cuthbert's Place, Castle Vale, Birmingham B35 7PL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 6th July – 3rd Sunday after Trinity• Holy Communion at 10.30am at St John’s, Middleton – President and Preacher Rev James Parry Sunday 13th July – 4th Sunday after Trinity• Holy Communion at 9.30am at St Chad’s, Wishaw – The Rector• Family Communion at 11.15am at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – The Rector; Preacher Rev James Parry Sunday 20th July – 5th Sunday after Trinity• Family Communion at 9.30am at St Chad’s, Wishaw – The Rector; Preacher Rev James Parry• Holy Communion at 11.15am at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – The Rector• Holy Communion at 11.15am at St John’s, Middleton – Rev James Parry Sunday 27th July – 6th Sunday after Trinity• Holy Communion at 9.30am at St Chad’s, Wishaw – Rev James Parry• Holy Communion at 11.15am at St Nicholas’, Curdworth – The Rector
Link to our website http://threeinoneparish.org/Face coverings are no longer mandatory in any setting but are recommended in enclosed or crowded places, particularly where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet. Social distancing in a place of worship is now a personal choice. People are encouraged to respect other attendees and those working who may wish to adopt a more cautious approach.Regular use of hand sanitiser and/or hand washing is also still recommended.
